RCD Testing at CU

[chrisgc]

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Hi

Whats the method for testing RCD's at the consumer unit (as opposed to plug/socket method).

I have a Metrel MI3000 Easi Plus tester which is either 2 or 3 lead tester.

 

[Amp David]

Green lead on earth bar and red lead on the line terminal of the load side of RCD, press button and waits for it to finish the tests.

Thats how its done on a Megger 1552 anyhow.

 

[malcolmsanford]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ and the fluke and Martindale as well

Don't the new all dancing meggars do it 2 lead though?

 

[Engineer54]

Green lead on earth bar and red lead on the line terminal of the load side of RCD, press button and waits for it to finish the tests.

Thats how its done on a Megger 1552 anyhow.

Do you not disconnect the load side before testing??

 

[malcolmsanford]

If you doing RCBOs then yes Col, but a split board you just open the MCBs and leave all connected

 

[Amp David]

As above!!

 

[Engineer54]

If you doing RCBOs then yes Col, but a split board you just open the MCBs and leave all connected

As above!!

Sorry, ...either a blond moment, or maybe not reading the OP properly !! lol!!!

 

[Farmelectrics]

Easier and quicker to do at board